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Single Malts of Scotland Director's Special 1996 27 Year Ben Nevis

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Description

The Single Malts of Scotland Director’s Special Ben Nevis 1996 27 Year Old is an exceptional cask-strength single malt that showcases the bold, old-school character of this legendary Highland distillery. Selected for Elixir Distillers’ prestigious Director’s Special range, this rare Ben Nevis was distilled in 1996 and matured for 27 years in a single sherry butt delivering remarkable depth, complexity, and richness.

Bottled at natural cask strength with no chill-filtration or coloring, it offers an unforgettable tasting experience. Expect layers of dark fruit, polished oak, cocoa, and antique spice wrapped in a dense, waxy texture that defines long-aged Ben Nevis. This limited release captures the rugged Highland spirit and the quiet magic of extended sherry maturation, making it a must-have for collectors and connoisseurs.


Key Details:

  • Distillery: Ben Nevis

  • Bottler: Elixir Distillers (The Single Malts of Scotland)

  • Range: Director’s Special

  • Vintage: 1996

  • Age: 27 Years

  • Cask Type: Sherry Butt

  • ABV: Natural cask strength (varies by bottle, typically 50%–55%)

  • Filtration: Non-chill filtered, natural color

  • Region: Highlands, Scotland

  • Bottle Size: 750ml


Tasting Notes:

  • Nose:
    Stewed plums, dark chocolate, leather, and earthy spice

  • Palate:
    Dense and oily with dried figs, tobacco leaf, burnt orange, and polished oak

  • Finish:
    Long, warming, and savory with sherry-soaked richness and Highland minerality


Best Enjoyed:

  • Neat, with time to breathe and unfold in the glass

  • By seasoned Scotch collectors and fans of sherried Highland malts

  • Paired with: Dark chocolate, roasted nuts, or a cigar by the fire


Why Choose Director’s Special Ben Nevis 1996 27 Year?

This isn’t just another sherried Scotch—it’s a rare look into Ben Nevis at its peak. Carefully selected for the Director’s Special range, this bottling offers unfiltered access to one of Scotland’s most characterful distilleries. With its long age, bold profile, and sherry cask influence, it’s a collector’s gem and a sipping experience you won’t forget.


FAQ:

1. Is this an official Ben Nevis release?
No. This is an independent bottling by Elixir Distillers under the Single Malts of Scotland Director’s Special label, using officially sourced Ben Nevis spirit.

2. Is it chill-filtered or colored?
Neither. This whisky is bottled at natural cask strength, unchill-filtered, and with no added coloring.

3. How many bottles were released?
As a single cask release, quantities are extremely limited. Each bottle is individually numbered and highly collectible.

Specifications

  • 📏 Size
    700ml
  • 🌍 Country
    • United Kingdom
  • 🗺️ Region
    • Highlands
  • 📆 Year
    27 Year
  • 🥃 Whiskey style
    • Single malt
    • Single cask
  • 🧬 Whiskey variety
    • Scotch

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